He throws his hat up in the street as if he were inspired, and makes most stirring speeches from the shoulders of his friends.' 'Make a note of Tappertit,' said Lord George Gordon.

'We may advance him to a place of trust.' 'That,' rejoined the secretary, doing as he was told, 'is all--except Mrs Varden's box (fourteenth time of opening), seven shillings and sixpence in silver and copper, and half-a-guinea in gold; and Miggs (being the saving of a quarter's wages), one-and-threepence.' 'Miggs,' said Lord George.

'Is that a man ?' 'The name is entered on the list as a woman,' replied the secretary.

'I think she is the tall spare female of whom you spoke just now, my lord, as not being well-favoured, who sometimes comes to hear the speeches--along with Tappertit and Mrs Varden.' 'Mrs Varden is the elderly lady then, is she ?' The secretary nodded, and rubbed the bridge of his nose with the feather of his pen.
'She is a zealous sister,' said Lord George.

'Her collection goes on prosperously, and is pursued with fervour.